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Major Donor and Philanthropy Manager

About the Role

Role Purpose:
The Major Donor and Philanthropy Manager will be responsible for:
– acquiring, managing and stewarding current and prospective relationships between ygap and
partners, major donors and investors
– ensuring financial targets are met
– implementing key goals aligned with ygap’s strategic plan

Occasional out of hours work will be required. Interstate and or International travel may be required.

Strategic Development and Implementation: In consultation with Head of Partnerships, develop and implement strategic plans for growth and all ygap donors;

Relationship Development: Identify, develop and maintain effective relationships with donors and partners ensuring all reporting requirements and targets are not only met, but exceed donor expectations. Develop compelling fundraising proposals for corporate partners, foundations and individuals and to make ‘the ask’.

Operational Management: Ensure the program operates to meet internal and external reporting requirements and budget.

Who you are:
A confident, inspiring and engaging public speaker, comfortable in front of groups and in one-on-one meetings.
Willing to make the ‘ask’.
– Experienced in acquiring and managing major donors and have a proven track record.
– Exceptional with your attention to detail.
– Have a natural flair and love of networking and building internal and external relationships.
– Have a passion for ygap’s work.

Qualifications & Experience
– Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline. A proven business development, partnerships or fundraising track-record will be prioritised;
– 3-5 years experience in a partnership, fundraising or business development role;
– A history of work in either international development, CSR, philanthropy is preferred;
– Candidates with strong networks in the major or corporate donor space will be at an advantage.

About the Organisation

Organisation Name : ygap

ygap exists to back impact entrepreneurs - or as we like to call them ‘local leaders’ - with solutions that uplift people from poverty in some of the world’s toughest communities. We believe the best solutions are entrepreneurial, so we focus on supporting early stage ventures that exist to improve access to education or healthcare, create jobs or build safer homes.

We believe this is the most effective, sustainable means of tackling poverty because local leaders understand the unique challenges in their communities.

As of today, 365 ygap impact entrepreneurs have significantly and measurably changed the lives of 472,637 people living in poverty across Africa, Asia and Australia by helping them with a better income, a better home, a better education or reducing their risk of suffering from preventable disease or violence.

Our Values:
Humility; it’s not about us, it’s about the people we serve;
Empathy; we genuinely care about the work we do;
Integrity; we work like everyone is watching;
Effectiveness; we make decisions and get things done; and
Innovation; we challenge assumptions, test new ideas and take smart risks.